| 02/28/2007 - Thick skinned |
| Despite my overall disgust with the study on bacon and bladder cancer I told you about the other day, the researchers did uncover one rather interesting piece of information. |
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| 02/28/2007 - 8 steps to preventing herb-drug interactions |
| Q: I read your e-letter the other day where you said that most claims against herbal supplements are unfounded. But what about taking herbs in conjunction with other medications? Isn't that dangerous? |
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| 02/26/2007 - Out of the frying pan, into the fire |
| What is it with the media's obsession with bacon? Last month, I told you about an article I read that touted bacon as the answer to your weight loss woes. |
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| 02/22/2007 - Red flag |
| When it comes to getting the nutrition they and their unborn babies need, pregnant women are between a rock and a hard place. |
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| 02/22/2007 - Skin deep |
| Q: My skin gets so dry in the wintertime that it stings and burns. I use lotion, but that only seems to work for a little while. Do you have any recommendations? |
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| 02/21/2007 - Forget me not |
| Back in 1999, researchers uncovered a genetic factor that plays a significant role in the development of Alzheimer's disease. |
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| 02/21/2007 - Proceed with caution |
| Q: What is your opinion on soy?
JVW: As with many other things, there's a "good side" and a "bad side" to soy consumption. |
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| 02/19/2007 - Fly in the ointment |
| As you know, I'm all for research into natural ways to thwart the diabetes epidemic. So when I came across a study recently in the Journal of Nutrition stating that almonds can help reign in erratic blood sugar levels, I was excited. |
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| 02/19/2007 - Following a natural cycle |
| Q: I'm a 23-year-old woman, and have never had regular menstrual periods. They happen, but vary from two to eight weeks apart... |
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| 02/15/2007 - Can you hear me now? |
| Back in December, the Journal of the National Cancer Institute published a Danish study that is supposedly the definitive answer (according to the research team, at least) on cell phone use and cancer risk. |
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| 02/15/2007 - Setting the record straight |
| Q: I'm confused by what seem to be conflicting claims for herbal treatment of prostate enlargement. Does stinging nettle decrease or increase the amount of testosterone? And what is DHT? Is it good or bad? What does it do? |
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| 02/14/2007 - Liquid lunch |
| It looks like supersizing isn't just dangerous when it comes to fries... |
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| 02/14/2007 - Reflux redux |
| Q: I know you don't believe in the drugs prescribed to treat acid reflux. But my husband started taking Zantac several years ago and it has saved him a great deal of suffering ever since. |
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| 02/12/2007 - Willing and able |
| The term "deficiency" might not sound as serious as "disease" or "syndrome," but when you're deficient in certain nutrients the consequences can be just as devastating as a critical illness. |
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| 02/12/2007 - Bursting the bubble |
| Q: For the past few months I've been feeling very bloated. I've tried a few different over-the-counter gas remedies, but none of them really helped. Do you have any information that might be able to help me? |
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| 02/08/2007 - Cause and effect |
| Now we're getting somewhere: Researchers in Australia recently launched a study to investigate the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). |
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| 02/08/2007 - Cold case |
| Q: I know you've answered a lot of questions recently about colds, but I have another one to add to the list: How effective are zinc products for shortening colds or improving symptoms? |
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| 02/07/2007 - Back in time |
| Reading the mainstream news on alternative health is like digging up a time capsule: All sorts of old stuff is suddenly "new" again. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing... |
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| 02/07/2007 - Lifting the fog |
| Q: Please address the issue of seizures. My husband developed them after heart valve surgery 11 years ago but they were not diagnosed until two years ago. |
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| 02/05/2007 - Sharpening the double-edged sword |
| Wine is one of those nutritional double-edged swords: Small amounts appear to have heart-healthy antioxidant benefits. But the alcohol-factor certainly doesn't make it a standout recommendation for most doctors. |
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| 02/05/2007 - Your recipe for fewer sick days |
| Q: I had a bad bout of the flu a few months ago and used up all of my sick days at work. What can I do to keep from getting sick again this winter? |
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| 02/01/2007 - Fish May Reduce Risk of Colorectal Cancer |
| A few weeks ago, I told you about new research supporting fish's brain-protecting abilities. Now there's even more reason to pick up some salmon the next time you're at the supermarket. |
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| 02/01/2007 - Preventing Kidney Stones |
| Q: I recently passed a kidney stone -- it was the most excruciating pain I've ever experienced. I've heard that once you have kidney stones, you're more likely to get them again. Is there any way to stop them from recurring? |
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